Samuel Hopkins is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cambridge Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Capital Management since 2016. Cambridge Capital Management is a four-advisor SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $457.8 million for around 339 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-focused retirement plan consulting, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside a long-term, dollar-cost-averaging investment approach.

Here’s the long version summed up in five bullets: 1) I started off in finance working at a regional bank, SunTrust, helping people with more transactional needs like opening home equity lines, loans, checking accounts, money market accounts, etc. 2) I found that I really enjoyed finance because it brought numbers to life, but I wanted to build deeper, lasting relationships with clients so I moved into wealth management / financial planning at Morgan Stanley (then Smith Barney) 3) I was recruited to move to Merrill Lynch/Bank of America as the world seemed to be falling apart. I thought I was moving to a more secure financial institution…ha! 4) As I watched what seemed to be the demise of modern finance and capitalism with it, I stumbled onto Biblical stewardship via Crown Financial and Financial Peace University 5) After seeing a different approach to personal finance, I started Metanoia Financial to provide Biblically-based financial planning and advice

Christopher Bettonville is a financial advisor at Claris Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Claris Advisors since 2015. Claris Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, buy-and-hold investment approach, primarily using diversified, no-load mutual funds and model portfolios.

Tess Butler is a financial advisor at Severin Investments LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Severin Investments in two periods, from 2016 to 2019 and from 2022 to the present. Between these tenures, she was employed at Washington University School of Law for three years. Severin Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, defined contribution plans, and other financial advisers and broker-dealers. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through proprietary model portfolios, retirement advisory, 401(k) consulting, financial planning, estate-planning support, and a wrap-fee program tailored to its clients.

Ryan Haynes is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Archford in 2023, he participated in a work-study program at McKendree University and worked at Papa John's. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a customized, primarily long-term investment approach using a variety of vehicles, including independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and privately placed investments for qualified clients.

Steven Gray is a financial advisor at Feltl Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Feltl and Company since 2015. Gray holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Feltl Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $165 million with a 15-advisor team that primarily serves individual investors. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through wrap-fee advisory programs delivered via its clearing relationship with RBC, generally operating on a non-discretionary basis.

Duane Roth is a financial advisor at Rda Financial Network with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been involved with RDA Financial Network and its affiliated entities since 2001 and also manages Roth Agribusiness. His background includes managing farming and agriculture operations in addition to his advisory roles. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory services, and a model-portfolio program. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

Andrew Merkle is a financial advisor with Claris Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Claris Advisors, Merkle held positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Edward Jones, and several organizations related to athletics and banking. Claris Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-class investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes diversified, no-load mutual funds, relying on third-party managers for certain strategies and fixed-income management.

Corey Myers is a financial advisor at Universal Financial Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Myers operates a tax preparation and accounting service through Tomerlin Bookkeeping Service, Inc. Universal Financial Advisors, LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios using asset allocation and diversification strategies based on Modern and Post-Modern Portfolio Theory and conducts regular portfolio reviews tailored to client risk tolerance and time horizon.

Matt Maberry is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with B.B. Graham since 2015. Maberry is also a 50% owner of Alton Securities & Asset Advisors, LLC, an investment and financial business affiliated with the firm. B.B. Graham & Co. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as to pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Stanley Royer is a financial advisor with Claris Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Claris Advisors, formerly AMD Financial Services LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities as an agent with multiple insurance providers. Claris Advisors offers investment management, retirement-plan advisory, financial planning, and trustee services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a buy-and-hold, asset-allocation investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, typically using passive mutual funds and model portfolios, and collaborates with third-party sub-advisers for specialized mandates.

Jeffrey Severin is a financial advisor at Severin Investments LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2013 to 2016 and has been with Severin Investments since 2013. Severin Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, defined contribution plans, and other financial advisers and broker-dealers. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using proprietary model portfolios, retirement advisory, 401(k) consulting, and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with tactical tilts and sector rotation.

Isaac Young is a financial advisor at Archford Capital Strategies, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FICO and ByTheYard, as well as teaching at Jordan High School and Jordan Middle School. Archford Capital Strategies serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and also offers specialized solutions such as options strategies and Market Participation Structured Products.

Jeffrey Waters is a financial advisor with CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD., holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Cambridge Investment Research prior to joining CarsonAllaria in 2019. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million using a quantitative, client-profile-driven approach and offers integrated discretionary wealth management alongside ERISA fiduciary services.

Laura Williams Lawrence is a financial advisor with Archford Capital Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Archford Capital Strategies since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Boots on the Green and president of the Soccer Booster Club. Archford Capital Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using a combination of independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, and proprietary models, and offers specialized programs such as charitable distribution services and trustee-related offerings.

Connor Bouse is a financial advisor at Slagle Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Slagle Financial since 2022. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning for individuals, families, and businesses, offering tailored engagement terms and investment policy statements. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and uses fundamental security analysis with a preference for index mutual funds and ETFs in internal management.

Mark Allaria is a financial advisor at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, LTD. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Visionary Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in servicing fixed insurance business as an agent. CarsonAllaria Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $791.8 million and combines traditional wealth management with ERISA fiduciary services, employing quantitative optimization and institutional share-class selection in its investment approach.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor at FRA Wealth Management LLC in O'Fallon, IL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over 14 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Regions and 3 years with FRA Wealth Management. FRA Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and trusts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, and emphasizes client engagement and education.

Chad Slagle is a financial advisor with Slagle Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Slagle Financial since 2009 and is a partner in Best Practices, LLC, a consulting business serving financial firms and individuals. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Slagle Financial provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes globally diversified portfolios aligned with modern portfolio theory and offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and third-party money manager recommendations.

William Kinkel is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management in East Alton, IL, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been a general supervisor at Ameren Missouri since 1981. Kinkel also maintains an insurance agency operating on a limited basis. Genesis Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios and a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, ERISA plan support, and specialized planning for veterans and long-term care.